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Pharmacy Under Investigation For Exploiting Insurance Policies
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH) referred a pharmacy to public prosecution after monitoring operations of appropriation and damage to public funds. Furthermore, the DoH suspected the pharmacy of substituting medically prescribed drugs with other products. They committed such acts in order to gain benefits from financial claims covered by insurance companies.
The DoH investigated a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi for exploiting medical insurance policies for financial gain
Inspection and control teams of the DoH spotted suspicious transactions. Additionally, after multiple follow-ups and visits, the DoH disciplinary committee referred the pharmacy to the public prosecution.
In the first half of 2023, the DoH carried out over 1,300 inspection visits. Moreover, they detected 43 violations.
These violations were mostly related to non-compliance with regulations and standards issued by DoH. As well as, the provision of medical services not licensed for the healthcare facility and the lack of healthcare professionals required to provide services within the facility. Lastly, non-adherence to safety and infection control requirements, among others.
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